An '''oyster''' is any species of a large family of [[bivalve]] [[mollusc]]s. Typically oysters have irregularly shaped [[shell]]s and live in [[brackish]] [[water]]. Oysters have been cultivated for centuries by humans, and are enjoyed cooked or raw. | An '''oyster''' is any species of a large family of [[bivalve]] [[mollusc]]s. Typically oysters have irregularly shaped [[shell]]s and live in [[brackish]] [[water]]. Oysters have been cultivated for centuries by humans, and are enjoyed cooked or raw. |